Technician jobs in South Africa

A well-established national industry leader servicing clients across Mining, FMCG, Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Retail etc. are looking for high-calibre Trade-Tested Field Service & Workshop Technicians to join their team in Limpopo / Mokopane.

These permanent positions offers the chance to work with advanced lifting and material handling equipment across both workshop and field environments, with opportunities to grow into specialised and high-demand roles in technical diagnostics, inspections, and digital servicing.

Salary: R30 000 – R40 000 per month (Negotiable on experience).

Preferred Equipment Experience Includes:

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs):

• Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Vertical & Personnel Lifts
• Cherry Pickers, Mast Boom Lifts, Articulated Lifts
• Trailer Mounted, Compact Crawlers, Telescopic Boom Lifts
• Suspended Access Systems, Construction Hoists & Elevators

Telehandlers & Attachments:

• Forks, Material Buckets, Hooks, Concrete Ladles

Material Handling Equipment:

• Forklifts (Electric / IC), Reach Trucks, Order Pickers
• Pallet Stackers, E-Trucks, Tractor Loader Backhoes, Skid Steers
• Lifting & Load Testing Equipment
• Mini Cranes

Bonus Advantage (Not Essential):

• Exposure to leading industry brands such as JLG, Genie, Magni, Manitou, Linde, Toyota, Haulotte, Hyster, Faresin, Jekko, Dingli, TSPs, SkyClimber Alpha, Comact Hoists, GEDA, or other Material Handling and Lifting Equipment brands
• Experience with load testing, lifting gear inspections, and compliance documentation
• Prior work on mining, industrial, construction, or FMCG sites with an understanding of high-safety environments
• Strong knowledge of fleet telemetry, remote diagnostics, IoT tools, and digitally enabled service platforms

We’re Also Speaking To:

• ECSA-Registered or Accredited LMI’s (Lifting Machinery Inspectors)
• If you are registered and experienced in lifting inspections, load testing, or compliance inspections, we want to hear from you too.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance & repairs
• Conduct functional and load tests; ensure mine- or site-spec compliance
• Manage breakdown calls, job cards, and service documentation
• Maintain service tools, vehicle stock, and safety gear
• Complete PDIs, customer handovers, and off-loading inspections
• Participate in standby/call-out duties and national site visits as needed
• Ensure all technical and compliance records are up to date and audit-ready

Requirements:

• Trade-Tested Technician: Millwright / Diesel / Auto Electrical / Fitter / Mechatronics
• 3+ Years’ technical experience post-qualification
• Strong working knowledge of MEWPs and Material Handling Equipment
• Diagnostic expertise in hydraulics, electrics, mechanics & electronics
• Proficient in reading technical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostics tools
• Solid understanding of OHSA safety, risk, and inspection protocols
• Computer & communication literate: MS Office, smartphones, technical apps
• Driver’s Licence (Code 08 min) and clear criminal record
• Willingness to travel to client sites and operate independently